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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,241.40, 736,430.10 and 332,956.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,241.40, 736,430.10 and 332,956.60 is: 499,142.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,241.40 : 736,430.10 = 332,956.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,241.40/736,430.10 = 332,956.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,241.40x = 736,430.10 × 332,956.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,241.40x = 245,199,262,233.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,199,262,233.66/491,241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,142.10

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